Poland has four scholarship routes in our guides, and they split into two kinds. Two come from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), the government body behind most national funding. One is a single university's aid package at Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The fourth is a guide to the wider set of NAWA and partner-institution scholarships. If you are a Pakistani student aiming for a Master's or doctoral degree in Poland, this is where to start.
Below you will find one table with all four, then each option explained by funding type, then a short section on choosing and preparing. Every name links to its full guide.
All four Poland scholarships at a glance
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Jagiellonian University Krakow International Scholarships | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Polish Government Scholarships (NAWA) | Full / Partial | Varies by program call |
| Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme | Fully Funded | Approximately May 8 each year, or until country quota is filled |
| Study in Poland NAWA Scholarship Guide | Fully Funded | Varies, confirm on official site |
Fully funded routes through NAWA
Two entries in the data are listed as fully funded, and both run through NAWA.
The Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme is the most concrete. It is a fully funded Polish government scholarship for second-cycle (Master's) study, open to students from a defined list of developing and partner countries. That list matters. Before you spend weeks on documents, check the official call to see whether Pakistan is included. Its deadline is also the only firm date in this whole group: approximately May 8 each year. The 2026 call closed on 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM CEST, and the programme can close earlier if the country quota is filled. Anyone planning for the next cycle should prepare well ahead of that early-May window. See the full details page.
The Study in Poland NAWA Scholarship Guide is broader. It covers scholarships administered by NAWA and partner institutions, for both Master's and doctoral study. Think of it as a map rather than a single application. Its deadline varies, so confirm dates on the official site. More on it on the full details page.
Mixed funding: full or partial depending on the programme
The other two entries are listed as Full / Partial, which means the amount depends on which programme you land in.
The Polish Government Scholarships (NAWA) guide covers the national programme that supports international students and researchers at Polish higher education institutions. Deadlines vary by specific programme call, so there is no single date to put in your calendar. Read the full details page, then check each call as it opens.
The Jagiellonian University Krakow International Scholarships are different in kind. They are financial aid and scholarship programmes at one university, including social scholarships, Rector's scholarships, internal university funds and NAWA programmes. Deadlines vary, and you should confirm them on the official site. Details are on the full details page.
Choosing between Polish scholarships
My reading of the data: start with the Stefan Banach programme if you want a Master's and your country is on its list. It is fully funded and has a clear yearly rhythm. If you are going for a doctorate, the Study in Poland guide is the one that names doctoral study directly. The government scholarship guide is the right place to understand the national system, and the Jagiellonian guide matters if Krakow is already your target university.
Do not treat these as rivals. They overlap, and several are run by the same agency. Read two or three guides, then pick the call whose level and eligible-country list fit you.
Because most deadlines here are not fixed, check the official page each time you plan to apply. Gather your documents early. Our documents checklist for international scholarships lists what most applications ask for, and the scholarships guide for Pakistani students gives the wider picture.
Frequently asked questions
Which Poland scholarship is fully funded?
The Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme and the Study in Poland NAWA Scholarship Guide are both listed as fully funded. The government scholarship and the Jagiellonian aid are listed as Full / Partial.
When is the Stefan Banach deadline?
Approximately May 8 each year. The 2026 call closed on 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM CEST, or earlier if the country quota is filled.
Can I get a scholarship for doctoral study in Poland?
The Study in Poland NAWA guide covers Master's and doctoral studies. The Stefan Banach programme covers Master's study only.
Do all these scholarships have the same deadline?
No. Apart from the Stefan Banach programme, deadlines vary by programme call or are to be confirmed on the official site.
Who runs the Polish government scholarship?
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) manages it.
Open the individual guides above for each scholarship's details, and confirm every date, amount and eligibility rule on the official NAWA, Study in Poland and Jagiellonian University websites before you apply.